F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic Piano Scale
Piano scale diagram
F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale is a streamlined five-note scale built directly around the structure of a dominant seventh chord. On Piano, its notes are F, A, B, C, Eb. It is a highly efficient tool for jazz and bebop players who need to navigate rapid harmonic changes with rhythmic precision and clarity. Commonly used in Jazz, Bebop, Fusion. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino. Use over 7#11, 9#11 chords. Efficient for fast bebop lines over non-resolving dominant chords.
Notes: F, A, B, C, Eb
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 #3 4 b5
Formula: 4-W-H-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
How to Play F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic on Piano
On piano, the F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale uses 1 black key. Start with your thumb on F and use the black keys as landmarks for consistent finger placement. Standard major or minor fingering patterns apply.
The F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale contains 1 flat (Eb). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 5 notes of the scale.
This scale works well over simple power chord progressions or a 12-bar blues in F. Try a F5 - C5 - Eb5 progression.
Piano Tips
On piano, practice the F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale hands together in contrary motion (one hand ascending, the other descending). This builds independence and strengthens your awareness of the scale's symmetry.
The F Lydian Dominant Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (F, A, B, C, Eb). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.